[pianotech] Flipping a truck

[Ron Nossaman]

Marcel Carey wrote:
> I think this is a ridiculous idea. Instead of having to remove the 
> casters and flip the truck, why not just raise the piano on black wood 
> blocks. This way the truck doesn't have to be modified in any way. But 
> then you still have to build a platform for the pianist and his feet for 
> the right pedal height.
>  
> Marcel Carey

A MUCH worse idea.Flipping the legs of the truck, and moving 
the casters and leg socket to the flip side doesn't compromise 
the structural integrity and stability of the truck at all, 
impractical as it may be for the pianist. Balancing the piano 
on block risers most certainly does.
Ron N